Robo4 Gene – ‘Major Breakthrough” for Eye Diseases | OphthalmologyWeb: The Ultimate Online Resource for Ophthalmologists

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

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New research reveals that a gene called Robo4 could help curb or prevent two leading causes of blindness: age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy.

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The following is true of the photograph below:
1. This particular stain stains only devitalized and dead cells and mucus.
2. This eye has been stained with 2% rose Bengal.
3. This stain pools in epithelial erosions and stains exposed basement membrane.
4. This stain may be a more sensitive indicator of early or mild cases of keratoconjuncitivitis sicca.
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